Summary:
The Greenwood 52 school district in South Carolina is home to two elementary schools—Ninety Six Elementary School (grades 3-5) and Ninety Six Primary School (grades PK-2)—serving roughly 582 students in a highly rated district that ranks 8th out of 75 districts statewide.
For parents, the standout is Ninety Six Elementary School, which posts exceptional math scores. Fifth-grade math proficiency hits 74.5%, a remarkable 25 percentage points above the state average, and 4th-grade math (66%) also far exceeds the state (52.3%). English language arts shows a positive upward trend, with 5th graders at 67.4% proficiency versus the state's 63.6%, though 3rd graders lag slightly behind the state average. Science in 4th grade (51.5%) essentially matches the state, signaling a potential growth area. Meanwhile, Ninety Six Primary School excels at getting kids to school—its chronic absenteeism rate is just 6.8%, nearly four times better than the state's 22.3%—and the Elementary School is close behind at 8.1%. Both schools maintain small class sizes (student-teacher ratios around 11.5:1) and per-student spending near $14,000, which supports strong outcomes.
The most striking takeaway is the district's math strength, which appears to build steadily from grade to grade, though 4th-grade math dipped slightly year-over-year. Attendance is a clear advantage here, likely fueling academic success. The two-school model creates a seamless path from early childhood through 5th grade, with the district's 5-star rating and 89th percentile ranking reflecting solid district-level support. One note: free/reduced lunch data is missing, limiting socioeconomic analysis, and the Primary School has no test scores since it serves PK-2. Overall, Greenwood 52 offers a strong, well-rounded elementary experience, with math as a particular standout.
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